Taper Gauge
Graduated tapered steel pins with a range of 1/32 to 1/2 inch for quick hole identification in sheet metal work. It is classified under tariff item 9017.30.00 as a handheld variable length gauge.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4% | — | 4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4% | — | 4% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the taper gauge is imported with other measuring tools
Sets of measuring instruments may be classified under the residual heading for other instruments.
If the taper gauge is considered a hand tool for workshop use
Hand tools may fall under Chapter 82.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the taper gauge is presented as a measuring tool, not a hand tool
• Declare the material (steel) and size range for CBSA
• Keep the packaging to show the graduated markings for measurement
Related Products under Tariff item 9017.30.00
Accu-Lab Dial Caliper 0-200mm
A shockproof dial caliper with a balanced beam design, offering a 200mm measurement capacity. It is a hand-held instrument for measuring length, classified under this tariff item as a caliper with an analog dial readout.
Brown & Sharpe TESA Vernier Micrometer
A high-precision vernier micrometer with tungsten carbide measuring faces, designed for 0-25mm range measurements. It is a specialized hand-held instrument for measuring length, fitting under this tariff item as a micrometer.
Center Gauge
A 30/60-degree center gauge used for setting lathe tool grinding angles and finding centerlines. It falls under tariff item 9017.30.00 as a handheld gauge for measuring angles and lengths, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90.
Depth Micrometer
A ratchet-style depth micrometer with interchangeable rods for measuring depths from 0 to 6 inches with 0.001-inch resolution. It is classified under tariff item 9017.30.00 as a dedicated handheld depth gauge for length measurement.
Dial Indicator Gauge
A mechanical dial indicator gauge with 0.0005-inch resolution and a continuous dial for measuring surface flatness and runout on lathes. It is classified under tariff item 9017.30.00 as a handheld comparator-style gauge for manual length verification.
Digital Vernier Caliper
A handheld digital vernier caliper with a digital readout for measuring internal, external, and depth dimensions up to 6 inches. It is classified under tariff item 9017.30.00 as a handheld caliper for length measurement, not specified elsewhere in Chapter 90.